On May 12, Baojun shared new pictures and specs of the Baojun Yep mini urban SUV on their official app. The images show Yep with retro-styled aluminium roof racks that can carry up to 30kg of load and an announcement that the car will officially launch on May 25.
Baoju Yep new retro trim. Credit: Baojun
The EV is aimed at young folks, so of course, there are skateboards, many cool color options, and a massive Apple Watch-styled LCD screen on the rear of the car that can share messages with other drivers. Baojun says it will help the young generation to express their personalities.
Baojun Yep with an exterior LCD screen to share messages with other drivers
Moreover, lots of pictures of Baojun Yep appeared online, and it’s difficult to track which is official variant SGMW Design and which is just fan art. For example, GM’s joint venture previously shared the pictures of Baojun Yep as a pickup truck – these are official pictures. However, it is not confirmed the trim will make it to production. Baojun Yep was also unveiled in six new colors; which are official variants.
Yep pickup truck. Credit: SGMW design
Then there is lots of fan art renders from SugarDesign and other designers, who published pictures of Yep doing hard-core offroad activities or Baojun Yep carrying a boat and other camping stuff on its roof racks.
Camping version of Baojun Yep by Sugar Design
Baojun Yep is a 3-door 4-seater measuring 3381/1685/1721 mm (length, width, height), with a wheelbase of 2110 mm and a curb weight of 1006 kg. The car has a single rear 50 kW motor with a peak torque of 140 Nm. The top speed is limited to 100km/h, and the 4WD variant will be available later.
Yep will feature alu wheel with two tire options – 195/60/R15 and 205/65/R15.
Camping version of Baojun Yep. Credit: Sugar Design
The battery will be an LFP suitable for a 303 km CLTC range. It will feature an ADAS system from drone maker DJI called Lingxi. DJI also previously provided in-car SW for Baojun KiWI. The car will feature a ‘refigerator-like’ rear door, as Baojun describe the dooers that open on a vertical hinge to the side.
‘Refigerator-like’ rear door. Credit: Baojun
Baojun is a brand that operates under the SGMW joint venture, which comprises GM, SAIC, and Wuling. It was founded in 2010 and initially utilized older platforms from SAIC-GM as its product line.
Off road version of Baojun Yep. Credit: SugarDesign
In a recent development, SGMW has shown increased focus on the Baojun brand. Notably, in 2021, they collaborated with Alibaba and DJI to introduce the innovative and futuristic KiWi EV, a compact electric vehicle. Furthermore, in June of the previous year, they unveiled the 2023 model of the Baojun KiWi EV.
And Baojun is not stopping. This week, also the pictures of brand new EV from Baojun were released. Previously codenamed Baojun EQ100, electric Baojun Yunduo hatchback-MPV appeared in homologation fillings ready to compete with BYD Dolphin.
Baojun Yep will cost around 100,000 yuan (14,400 USD) and will be manufactured in the SGMW plant in Chongqing, where Wuling AirEV and other Baojun cars are produced.
Further reading: Baojun Yep unveiled an exterior LCD screen to share messages with other drivers
Keyword: GM goes wild in China as SGMW unveils Baojun Yep with cool retro roof racks. To launch on May 25